text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Teaching at universities in Greece Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Teaching at universities in Greece Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Greece View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message bluecatbabeJoined: 16 Apr 2009Posts: 14Location: Middle East Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:18 am Post subject: Teaching at universities in Greece Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has advice or experience to share? I have two UK masters degrees, a DELTA and lots of experience teaching around the world, over 10 years of it in tertiary education. Any places to try or to avoid? I'm finding the websites of the universities in the locations I most like quite difficult to extract information from. Crete University site seems to have been under construction for the better part of a year... Back to top Phoebe BuffayJoined: 17 Nov 2009Posts: 3 Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:57 am Post subject: I don't have any experience to share, I'm afraid, but since I'm Greek I can only wish you good luck! The only thing I can tell you is that I'm under the impression that you need a PHD and a certificate of proficiency in Greek in order to even apply for a job at a Greek university. If you do know how to read and write in Greek, let me know and I'll advise you as to what to do next (there's a Greek website where you can ask this question and actually get a couple of answers.) Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Greece All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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But it fairly races by, a sexy, sadistic, cruel and crackling thriller that is the shortest Bond film since Goldfinger, and certainly the most brisk. Craig coolly settles in, Mathieu Amalric reminds us of the old Hitchcock saying, "Good villains make good thrillers," and the maternal love affair between Bond and his boss, M ( Judi Dench, in her glory) comes to full flower. The direction, by Marc Forster (Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland), is breathless, with lovely grace notes — he uses silences to end his action beats. And if this incarnation of Bond still doesn't inspire affection, he does command respect, awe, a sense that a real man is risking life and limb for queen and crown.
As in the Bourne movies, Quantum picks up our story very close on the heels of the climax to Casino Royale. Bond is hunting down the folks who set up his beloved Vesper, the woman who betrayed him, and died. He's not in a rage. But he's not pausing long enough to ask the questions that would quickly unravel the vast conspiracy of industrialists who seem to be behind it all.
In one memorable moment, the killing machine that is 007 averts his eyes as a man whose neck he has snapped gasps, sputters and breathes his last. Chilling.
The hunt for masterminds takes Bond from Siena, Italy, to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Bolivia and Austria. He seeks the aid of an old foe (Giancarlo Giannini from Casino) and a future friend, the CIA agent Felix Leiter, played by Jeffrey Wright with a sneer of distaste over what his boss and his government are up to in South America. That's where industrialist Dominic Greene (Amalric, of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and Munich) of Greene Planet is plotting land grabs and luring a former dictator back to Bolivia to put him in charge.
"You want your country back. My company can give it to you."
Amalric is a pale, iguana-eyed ogre, something reinforced by a shot of a real lizard in the desert where Bond and the former Bolivian agent Camille (Olga Kurylenko of Max Payne) go for clues.
The viewer is probably three steps ahead of Bond at this point, catching that phrase "the most precious substance on Earth" from Greene, spying the little "Q" lapel pins he and his fellow robber barons sport.
But no matter. Bond goes "off the reservation," dodges even his own MI6 agents (and beats down a few), flies an ancient DC-3 through a dogfight, grabs a motorcycle in a gesture so effortlessly cool it recalls Sean Connery, gives chase over rooftops and is chased in boats and an Aston Martin.
"There is something horribly efficient about you," Camille purrs. But it's not what you think. He's too busy for that. Well, almost.
Bond films are all "greatest hits" packages these days, and Quantum references Goldfinger, Live and Let Die and For Your Eyes Only. But it's not the solace of the past that makes the heart race here. It's the realization, with every bit of derring-do, that someday, if he learns how to deliver a pithy one-liner, this blond could become the best Bond ever.
Roger Moore can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 407-420-5369.

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Macklemore,Lady GagaandJustin Bieberare among the nominees for thefirst annual YouTube Music Awards.
The nominations are based on YouTube data over the past year based on fan engagement, including views, likes, shares, comments and subscriptions. The winners of each of the six ...
Macklemore, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber are among the nominees for the first annual YouTube Music Awards.
The nominations are based on YouTube data over the past year based on fan engagement, including views, likes, shares, comments and subscriptions. The winners of each of the six categories will be determined by fan votes, counted by sharing the official YouTube Music Awards nomination videos on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
Which of these 9 bubble shows have what it takes to survive?
YouTube also announced that Avicii, M.I.A., Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the Creator and Walk Off the Earth will join previously announced performersEminem, Gaga, Arcade Fire, Lindsey Stirling and CDZA for the Nov. 3 live show.
Check out the full list of nominees below.
Video of the Year:
Epic Rap Battles Of History - "Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney"
Demi Lovato - "Heart Attack"
Girls' Generation - "I Got A Boy"
Justin Bieber (feat. Nicki Minaj) - "Beauty And A Beat"
Lady Gaga - "Applause"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) - "Same Love"
Miley Cyrus - "We Can't Stop"
One Direction - "Best Song Ever"
PSY - "Gentleman"
Selena Gomez - "Come & Get It"
Artist of the Year:
Epic Rap Battles of History
Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Nicki Minaj
One Direction
Taylor Swift
Response of the Year:
Boyce Avenue (feat. Fifth Harmony) - "Mirrors"
Jayesslee - "Gangnam Style"
Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix - "Radioactive"
ThePianoGuys - "Titanium / Pavane"
Walk Off the Earth (feat. KRNFX) - "I Knew You Were Trouble"
YouTube Phenomenon:
Gangnam Style
Harlem Shake
I Knew You Were Trouble
Thrift Shop
YouTube Breakthrough:
Kendrick Lamar
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Naughty Boy
Innovation of the Year:
Anamanaguchi - "ENDLESS FANTASY"
Atoms For Peace - "Ingenue"
Bat For Lashes - "Lilies"
DeStorm - "See Me Standing"
Toro Y Moi - "Say That"
View original Macklemore, Lady Gaga Among Nominees for First YouTube Music Awards at TVGuide.com
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A non-sequitur of a post on bizarro world sports site MomLogic appears to be an anonymous confession from a "realistic" sports widow who knows what side her road beef is buttered on.
We're not sure if this is from a regular writer on the site (doesn't appear to be) or a guest blog from a concerned reader, but "Natalia" doesn't waste anytime getting to the point:
"REALISM" is the word of the day. I have always secretly packed condoms in my husband's suitcase before he goes out of town. He's a professional athlete in the NBA, handsome, and completely normal. He says, "Sweetie, you don't need to do that," and I respond, "Just give them to the other players ... make sure they're safe." I understand that young guys (older ones too, LOL) can't always think clearly when their blood is racing from their brain to other places. I don't condone cheating and I make that very clear! Anyway, not having a condom isn't going to stop most men, they'll just have unprotected sex.
Of course, we married women want to believe that our husbands only have eyes for us. Don't get me wrong, your guy may be one in a ton of men that only sleeps with his wife. Congratulations, and continue to enjoy your happy monogamist life together.
So what do you think? Is it legit? Even if it isn't, does that sound like a realistic portrayal of a street-wise sports wife who is smart enough to protect her own interests? These ladies aren't stupid. They know what goes on out there on those long West Coast road swings while they're back home making the kids' lunches. So you can shut your eyes and live in a fantasy world or you can take care of yourself. And maybe the mailman, too.
Yes, I Pack My Hubby Condoms [MomLogic]


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Win some brownie points and surprise your loved one with an escape that will force you to reconnect, rest, relax and rejuvenate. Set amid the majestic treetops of Mount Dandenong this delightfully re-modelled two bedroom property will charm the pants off your better half.
Alternatively, your next girlie weekend could not be spent in a more appropriate place, where wine, cheese boards and gossip can be shared around a roaring open fire place while you kick back in your Uggs and PJs on the soft velvet couches.
Known for its elevated views that reach as far as Melbournes CBD, the hosts have ensured that your experience here will be unforgettable. Accompanied by a fully appointed modern kitchen and a day spa-like bathroom, rest assure that every amenity and pampering touch has been considered to make your stay comfortable, romantic and memorable.
There is even a lovely outdoor balcony and terrace where you can enjoy the sunset. Whether it is an outdoor adventure, a relaxing experience in a nearby day spa, good food and dining to be had or you are simply here for the fantastic shopping experiences in nearby villages where you can fossick for antiques, homewares, handmade goods and gifts, it is all at your fingertips. A short stroll up the road and the experience of one of the local cafes Destiny Point, will satisfy your need for comfort food and good coffee whilst kicking back enjoying the adjacent views from the Silvan Dam lookout.
If you find it hard to leave your pooch, don't worry it is also Hilltop Heaven for your dog as we are dog friendly with a fenced in deck.
Pricing for Hilltop Heaven
|A Two Night minimum applies on weekends.
|Two Nights Midweek
|Two Nights Weekend
|PLEASE NOTE: A single night supplement applies to one night bookings. A 10% discount applies to 5 night stays or more.
|Check-in from 3pm Check-out by 11am
|ADD a One Hour Early Check-in or Late Check-out for $30 per hour when you book.
Welcome Pack
Included in your stay is a Welcome Pack of Tea, Coffee and Fresh Milk. Explore the local cafés for breakfast or add one of the delicious breakfast options below from the Sassafras Providore.
ADD one of these breakfast options to your stay when you book, or call 1300 48 84 48 to add to an existing booking.
Bakers Box
The Bakers Box is a delicious selection of baked goods including French croissants with Sassafras Providore mixed berry jam, raspberry and coconut muffins, a loaf of locally baked multi-grain bread, butter and Yarra Valley box honey, milk and juice.
$35 per couple, per morning.
Country Breakfast Basket
The Country Breakfast Basket is created for you using locally sourced produce by The Sassafras Providore. It includes free range eggs, bacon, locally baked multi-grain bread, mushrooms, tomatoes and The Sassafras Providore's own tomato relish. Fresh juice, milk and hot chocolate and pancake mix with fresh mixed berries.
$50 per couple, per morning.
High Tea Breakfast
Looking for a truly unique experience for a special occasion? Try The Sassafras Providore High Tea breakfast. Your breakfast will be delivered and set up on your dining room table by our chef. You will be treated to a selection of pastries, eggs, pancakes and many more delights served on a traditional three tier stand and accompanied by all the glamour of a High Tea occasion. PLEASE NOTE: The High Tea Breakfast is not available between 10th Dec - 13th Jan.
$65 per person.
Add a Package, Massage or some Special Extras to your booking
We have a range of packages and extras to make your stay even more special. Maybe you want to surprise your partner or just have the convenience of having a platter waiting for you when you arrive.
All extras are placed in your accommodation on the first day of your stay and can be added during the booking process.
You can also call 1300 48 84 48 to add them to an existing booking.
- PAMPER yourselves with a Spa Treatment or Massage in the comfort of your accommodation See here >
- ADD something special to your booking like a picnic hampers, antipasto platter, wine or flowers See here >
- SAVE with a specially priced package of extras to add to your stay See here >
- SAVE with a special offer on your accommodation See here >
Want to arrive a little earlier or leave a little later? Book a guaranteed early check-in or late check-out for $30 per hour.
PLEASE NOTE: The lighting of the wood burning fires in properties will be prohibited from the beginning of the declared fire danger season (normally mid December) to the end of February. It is also prohibited on all days of Total Fire Ban at any time of the year. Please see www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home If there is no wood and kindling provided at your property, it will be because of this policy. The collecting and burning of twigs, leaves and branches from outside your property is strictly forbidden at anytime.
Payment Options
We accept Visa (2% surcharge), Mastercard (2% surcharge), American Express 3.5% surcharge) or the fee free option of a Bank Transfer.
A 50% deposit is required to confirm a booking. All bookings are to be paid in full 2 weeks prior to your stay.
Bond Payments Required at Check-in
When you arrive to check-in you will be asked to supply photo ID and also a $150 Pre-authorisation Bond for your stay. For our larger properties, Beechmont, Moulton Park Homestead and Boyanda the bond required is $500. This Bond is for a fund reserved on your credit card for up to 5 working days. If you choose to use a debit card for your Bond, the funds will be taken from the card, held in reserve by the bank, and then refunded in 5 working days. Once our housekeepers have been to the property, found the house looking beautiful and no damage or minibar used (only some properties), your bond can be released before 5 days.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking you must let us know in writing at [email protected] Please include booking name, Booking ID, property name & reason for cancelling. Please note that we have a no refund policy however, if the cancelled property is able to be re-booked for the same dates, a credit voucher (coupon) for the total deposit paid less a minimum $75 administration fee will be issued. If the cancelled property is not able to be re-booked for the same dates, the following cancellation fees apply:
1. Cancellation notified 30 days or more prior to arrival - 25% of the total rate
2. Cancellation notified 15-29 days prior to your arrival - 50% of the total rate
3. Cancellation notified 14 days or less prior to arrival - 100% of the total rate
In all instances the booking fees and processing fees are non-refundable.
Any funds remaining after the deduction of cancellation, administration and booking fees will be distributed in the form of a credit voucher with 6 months validity.
Variations to an existing booking will be accommodated where possible, however, if the variation request is not available and the booking does not proceed as a result of the requested variation, the booking will be cancelled and the deposit forfeited (subject to the conditions above).
Amendments to Bookings
Amendments made to booking dates will incur a minimum administration fee of $75.
Additional Guests
Some of our Accommodation options offer additional bedrooms. In every case there is a charge for use of that bedroom. Rates are set out in the pricing tables for each Accommodation.
We welcome children and family stays, but need to discuss your requirements before allocating the cottage. We have children's DVDs and toys available to make their stay enjoyable and a portable cot is available for a charge of $10.
Properties that indicate that they are pet friendly are happy to accommodate well behaved and controlled pets by arrangement. A pet fee of $50 is applicable. You will be asked to bring your own pet bedding and to clean up after your pet.
Properties with wood burning fires
The lighting of the wood burning fires in properties will be prohibited from the beginning of the declared fire danger season (normally mid December) to the end of February. It is also prohibited on all days of Total Fire Ban at any time of the year. Please see www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home If there is no wood and kindling provided at your property, it will be because of this policy. The collecting and burning of twigs, leaves and branches from outside your property is strictly forbidden at anytime.
Damage & Property left in bad condition
Any unusual damage to the properties by guest (or their friends visiting), children and pets will be charged. Additional cleaning costs will be charged at $60 ph if we need to hire an extra housekeeper. Damages - especially those not reported - to linen, crockery, floors, furniture, building, burns from fire or candles will be charged at the rate it costs Valley Ranges Getaways management to have the damage repaired. We apologise for needing to add this clause, but 2 bad experiences have ruined our 21 years of generous goodwill.
Fire Season
Historically our villages have seldom been severely affected by bushfires. However, we need to remain vigilant to the possibility that, given extreme weather conditions, we could be exposed to danger.
To secure your safety we have adopted certain measures to ensure you can feel free to plan your stay with us at Valley Ranges Getaways.
COMMUNICATION: When you make your booking we have your telephone and mobile numbers and your email address. We shall be constantly monitoring the warning codes issued by the CFA during summer and in the event a threat is predicted that indicates extreme conditions occurring during the days you have chosen to stay, we shall advise you immediately.
PRE PAID BOOKINGS: At the time of booking you will have paid a deposit, or perhaps the entire fee for your stay. In the event you are prevented from staying with us on the days chosen, due to extreme weather conditions, we shall hold your pre-payment as a credit against your visit with us on a future occasion within the next 6 months. You will be supplied with a Coupon for this service.
Should your circumstances be such that you are unable to use your accommodation within the 6 month period, the amount of your pre-payment will be fully refunded (less a $75 cancellation fee to cover expenses).
In the event we are able to offer accommodation within the 6 month period, but you elect not to proceed with the booking, the amount of your deposit only will be retained.
Our full terms and conditions can be viewed at: Valley Ranges Getaways
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Memory Eternal! + Dn. Robert Polycarp Sherwood
His Grace Bishop Basil writes:
MEMORY ETERNAL! DEACON ROBERT POLYCARP SHERWOOD formerly of St Mark/Denver, CO and, at the time of his repose, assigned to the Church of the Glastonbury Icon of the Mother of God (ROCOR) in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, fell asleep in Christ and was buried June 9 by FATHER JOHN CONNELY from the Basilica of St Laurence/Tallahassee Creek, CO. He is survived by his wife DIACONISSA LILLIAS to whom condolences may be sent c/o email@example.com. Please join me in praying a rope for the repose of Deacon Robert's soul, saying, "O Lord Jesus Christ, grant rest to the soul of Thy departed servant." May he be granted Paradise, and may you be granted long life.


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Lock, stock, and two smokin' six-weights
In the fall of 2010, a 1974 Mercury Marquis by the name of Clyde joined The Drake ranks as part of Beattie Outdoor Productions' film, When Guiding Goes Gangster. An instant hit with indy rap fans and female ex-cons—and more than 17,000 views on YouTube strong—Clyde's entry into the flyfishing stratosphere was electric. Autograph signings followed, along with late-night binge sessions and parties with lithe supermodels. But the fast life takes its toll, and rehab is rough. For several months Clyde was benched—reduced to sidewalk scrapmetal on the outskirts of Fort Collins. He'd nearly given up his dream of roadtripping across an American landscape teeming with trout and marginally employed writers and photographers—until we brought the big lug back into the fold this spring.
Clyde was offered a new lease on life, with his experiences being chronicled on these pages and various destinations online. His rebirth began as we rocketed across Colorado, with hard times behind and a day of fishing with Copi Vojta in the Roaring Fork Valley ahead.
Will Rice was waiting when Clyde arrived on Denver's Race Street on a Friday afternoon. Out of the city, we waddled through the Eisenhower tunnel. But our biggest obstacle loomed ahead: Vail Pass, at 10,662 feet, a foreboding mountain of slick asphalt and fiendish ski traffic. In the other corner roared Clyde—22.5 feet long, V8 460, and weighing in at 4,500 pounds of forged steel swagger. When Clyde and Vail Pass collided the speedometer stammered to 20 mph, while angry 18-wheelers dominated the rearview mirror. In this showdown of mountain grit versus '70s machismo, a black-eyed Clyde eventually limped over the summit. Iron Maiden screamed from the iPod. And an hour later, his run to the hills was victorious. We pulled into our hacienda in Basalt, where sleep ensued. —Geoff Mueller
I opened my eyes and blinked. I could vaguely detect the smell of Corrido Reposado—either emanating from my skin or an empty bottle on the nightstand. Somewhere in the back of my head the bass from a Dr. Dre song thumped: And I got sounds for the bitches, clockin' all the riches, got the hollow points for the snitches…
Gathering my bearings, I realized I was in a motel. People were standing in the room, wearing waders and holding rods.
"Time to get up," someone yelled. "We gotta roll." I pulled off the covers and my waders were already on. Weird. There was a knock at the motel door. I opened it. Drake mag alum Tanner Irwin stood before me. He was decked in waders, too. But his were dripping wet—like he'd just walked in from the river.
"Let's ride," he said. "You got burners?"
"Burners?" I said. "I've been off the Bali Shags for over a year."
Then a car horn sounded. It was Clyde's. I jumped in.
Clyde was kicked into gear, and we were on our way. But it felt like the car was moving through thick jelly. Three miles an hour, tops. I blinked my eyes and we were suddenly in front of Copi's house. He was standing at his doorstep. His hood up, a pair of dark sunglasses on. Two AK47s hung loosely from each shoulder, barrels aimed toward the ground. Copi made his way to the car.
"Copi…what the fuck, man?" I asked. I'm alarmed by the AKs.
"One is for you," he said. His words monotone and slow.
"Dude, we're going to the Colorado River, why do I need a gun?"
"We talked about this last night. You said you wanted to try the AK," he said. "You got your gat?"
"I've got two 4-weights and a box of midges," I replied.
I walked around Clyde and popped the trunk. First I saw movement, some type of struggle. Then I looked closer and got scared. There, hogtied with his hands behind his back, was Dr. Dre. He had a strip of duct tape across his mouth but his eyes glared back at me…through me. He looked pissed. Then my eyes opened, for real. I'm sweating. Tanner, Copi, and Dre were gone. I was in my own bed, breathing hard.
"What's wrong?" asked my wife. She was still half asleep. It's been two days since I last laid eyes on Clyde. When we parted ways he was sitting proudly outside a fly shop in Carbondale.
"Nothing honey…" I mumbled. "It was all a dream." —Will Rice
[Edit note: After Mueller and Rice, the keys to Clyde were passed to photographer Copi Vojta, who drove him to Salt Lake. There, photographer Corey Kruitbosch oversaw some major repairs before driving to meet Lee Church in Cali, then taking him to the Trinity, where Clyde sniffed out some steelhead. Follow Clyde's adventures via drakemag.com or The Drake Facebook page.]
Geoff Mueller is senior editor at The Drake. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. Follow him: @thedrakemagazine, @geoffmonline.


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Back-9 bogeys bog down Brian Harman at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) Brian Harman's chance to become the first left-hander to win the U.S. Open slipped away early on the back nine.
He bogeyed the 12th and 13th holes. In the group ahead leader Brooks Koepka didn't slip up.
The leader going into the final round Sunday, Harman finished with an even-par 72 tie for second with Hideki Matsuyama at 12 under, four shots behind Koepka.
Harman dropped back on the back nine after going bogey-free on the final nine holes over his first three rounds.
''You've got to tip your cap. He went and won the golf tournament on the back nine,'' Harman said.
He said that he didn't believe in moral victories. Still, this was a pretty good weekend for the 30-year-old Harman, who was playing in just his eighth major. It was just the third time he made the cut.
A guy considered a short-hitter made quite an impression on the longest course in U.S. Open history. The 5-foot-7 Harman said he thrives on playing with what he calls a proverbial chip on his shoulder that dates to when he was a kid playing football.
''Yeah, I've never been a big, big man in any sport I've played,'' he said. ''Yeah, it's definitely something I draw upon.''
He showed spunk after holding off Dustin Johnson at the Wells Fargo Championship in May, a victory that secured Harman a spot at Erin Hills.
True to form, Harman didn't wither away on Sunday. either.
He birdied two of the next three holes following his bogeys on Nos. 12 and 13.
''I made the birdie right there at 14 ... then (Koepka) birdied 14, 15, 16,'' Harman said, ''and that was kind of lights out.''
Trailing by three shots at the 17th hole, Harman desperately needed to make a long birdie putt to keep alive his faint championship hopes. Up ahead, fans were cheering on Koepka.
Harman's 26-foot attempt from the edge of the green strayed left. He had to settle for par.
His tee shot at the 18th hole landed in a bunker. He looked dejected at times as he made his way up to the green, with Koepka's victory already assured. Harman ended up closing with a bogey.
''Good job,'' his wife, Kelly, said as she greeted her husband with a kiss.
Harman won the 2003 U.S. Junior Amateur. On Sunday, he picked up his sixth top-10 finish and third top-3 finish since joining the PGA Tour in 2012.
A couple fewer mistakes on the back nine might have given Harman a better chance at a major breakthrough.
''Yeah, if you had told me I was going to shoot 12 under this year at a U.S. Open and not win,'' he said, ''I would have taken the bet for sure.''
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A Hunting We Will Go
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Hunts have been starting all over the place but two new ones approach, Jack or Jill and Zombie Popcorn 6 (OMG - SIX?) I have the scoop on the gifts from KOSH and CONCRETE FLOWERS. Unfortunately I can't exactly tell you which hunts these are on -- busy designers and all that. But truthfully, it doesn't matter ' cause you really REALLY want them all *wink*.
There is a very pretty and large gypsy-esce necklace complete with earrings which I am wearing but are hidden in my gypsy-esce hair - LOL. The eye shadows are to die for. I love wearing eye shadows but somehow often forget. I am going to leave these OUT in a obvious place in my inventory so that I can enjoy them. TEN COLORS in the pack.
Both hunts start February 1 which is pretty much in an hour as I type this.
Have fun!
Wrap Me in Fur
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases on Monday, January 30, 2012
With ten colors to choose from it was difficult to pick my favorite. But TODAY it is ocelot. Now this fur could easily be a topper over a little black dress. It is very chic *wink*; but I personally love the mixing of luxury and leisure. There something that says, "I am so rich I just don't have to worry about what you think."
With that in mind, I donned some favorite jeans and a simple turtleneck sweater. I added a holiday gift necklace from Fallen Gods, some boots and I was set. The jackets are made completely of prims (no cloth jacket layer) and include alpha layers to hide any part of you that might want to peek out. The prims are mod which was handy as I need to make the lower arm parts longer for my very very long arms. That won't be needed for 99 percent of you, but you might want to tint a lighter color version and make it -- well, the color of the week when you are stuck, LOL.
These are available for the guys also.
Poses by: Behavior Body
Banned - Oh My!
A strange day just keeps getting stranger *wink*.
I was heading over to a new furniture design venue this afternoon to find that I was banned from the region. OK. I know that can happen when someone only has a white list of entrants.
I was also banned from the neighboring region. Hmmmm.
So, I wondered if there was truly something wrong; a venue that was apparently open and accepting visitors (and buyers) would not just ban folks.
I got a friend to check and see if they could get in and they could. I was indeed bereaved at this point. Being a resourceful gal, I snuck in anyway (well if peaking over a shoulder counts). I have only been banned twice -- to my knowledge. Once about three and a half years ago a furniture store person (who I have happily forgotten) banned me for teleporting Xia in to pick up some camping money. She insisted Xia was a "bot" (bots were new then) and while I explained that she couldn't be as she lives in the same RL town as I, the owners blood pressure knew no bounds and I was summarily dismissed.
The other was a dress designer who banned ALL-- and I do mean all -- fashion bloggers (there were not that many of us then and if you are old enough you might remember this episode). She and I had a long amicable conversation, but she was convinced that banning everyone was the best move.
So either my past has come back to haunt me OR I made an enemy somewhere along the way. Since I never truly give a bad review (I opt for "none" in that case), I am puzzled but will move on.
Meanwhile, I did see a few really impressive and unbelievably low prim items on my very brief afternoon jaunt. So here's to the folks that keep us low prim lot guys living in luxury. Keep on working hard and making beautiful things.
Just sayin'
Season's Palette Hunt 2
My Closet Seat from Le Primitif, number 42. It comes with lots of poses (only one person can sit as I got Lani over with no luck) AND some color change choices on the pillows. All good. I am guessing this is meant for the small fry among us, but I like that as it is actually people sized. It is copy only but if you really don't want a teddy bear in your bedroom, I am guessing you could put something in front of it like a suitcase maybe? Anyway a very nice prize.
SEVEN number 43.
If you are heading out to hunt, I suggest starting at C'est la vie number 24. Along they way you will find Bliensen + MaiTai number 32. Your prize there is a cute set of earring in ALL the palette colors, perfect for any outfits you find to love. There is also a necklace which seems to be sized for the guys. From there you should be OK except for stop number 36, [Circa] C&D Designs. The landmark in 34 goes to a store, but not one in the hunt. Confusing. Happily, Nikki, got me back on the right track through group chat. There is another nice windowseat at Circa as well as some low prim cassocks that I loved but whose poses just wouldn't fit (sigh).
There are also hints now on the official blog.
So that's my report. Go forth, have fun. Be prepared -- at least for the moment -- to fly home and unpack boxes and to find empty prizes. Ya gotta love the challenge.
My boots and hat are from a Yasum Designs outfit, what I was wearing when I hunted. Yes, lazy me.
Poses by: furniture and Vista Animations
The Rose Story
Posted by Chic Aeon in comment, new releases
First up the new releases. From KOSH for Lazy Sunday there is a collection of wall mount decor pieces. This one with candles is my favorite. I wanted some candles in my new tiny place by the bay, but nothing in my inventory seemed to fit. These are great and very low prim. Yeah!
New from Addiction Jewelry is the necklace and earring set. The necklace is long and great with sweaters. Lots of fine detail work adds some glamour to even casual attire.
The Fanfare Silver and Black Pearl set comes with necklaces, both spine and chest attachments, and includes resize and non-scripted version.
Click the photo for a close up version.
Note that this jewelry does have shine if you are not running shadows. I had no idea shine didn't work well with shadows. Smarter now.
Poses by: Diesel Works
And here is the rest of the rose story. Click any photo for a larger picture.
As you remember I rezzed my seed and asked it to grow. I waited for some time, about an hour and a half. The message in chat said my rose would be delivered to me. Silly me I sat and watched the seed for a long while expecting it to turn into the rose -- sort of like bunnies do. After awhile I decided that the rose was on much slower time (true, but there is more to the story.). I logged out for the day.
The plant grew fairly fast. When I woke up there was a stem and twelve hours from its birthing it looked like this.
I found I was not terribly thrilled with the color of the pot and so I tried tinting it and that worked fine. I suspect I could change textures and even shape If I wanted to, but I didn't try that.
Lani checks on the plant too. I added her to the plant's friends list so that she can water as needed. The first buds appeared closed and light green. Later they changed to red and as time passed, they opened.
Now roses aren't my flower of choice; there are lots of other plants in the store that are more my style. But this is a wonderful way to test out my green thumb. I have left my plant growing at "normal" speed, the default. At that rate I need to come water twice a day to keep the plant very happy. And of course I want my plant happy.
Owners can set the growing rate to
And yes, Lani loves the free mesh overall set from Coco. The whole world featured it, so you didn't see it yet again on these pages -- until now by accident *wink*.
Season's Palette Hunt
The Season's Palette Hunt starts in about an hour. I did a little early sleuthing with some good results. Not all prize vendors are set to buy; not all are filled. Happily though in my very brief sojourn of the eve, I found them all. Two I will retrace tomorrow and hopefully pick up the prizes.
The hunt objects are fairly small and even when out in the open can be difficult to find so going with a friend or two might be helpful. My favorite gift of the first dip is this very pretty dress with shrug from Sassy. I love the colors! And the print reminds me of my new cherry tree; so pretty.
Another very nice find is this long MESH dress from Leri Miles Designs. It comes in two sizes and one just might fit YOU!
So thanks to the folks that got their items out in time for the start. Go forth and look for the colors of Spring. I am ready!
Poses by: Vista Animations and Long Awkward Pose
Shopping on Sunday
Posted by Chic Aeon in design, mesh, new releases
A couple of quick grab them Sunday releases. First up the Oversa necklace by KOSH which is part of the La Venta Eventa. Hopefully you are smarter than I and know where that is. It may be at the shop OR not. I have no more info. VERY pretty necklace however *wink*.
Also for Sunday there is a very nice MESH fireplace from Trompe Loeil. The Lion's Head Fireplace weighs in at 13 prims and comes with fireplace change textures. The vases change colors as a group also. It is happily mod/copy as my ceiling was lower than some. Part of the Spruce up Your Space event, it is on sale through Sunday and will then be regular price at the shop. Find a demo at the store and cycle through all the looks available. You can tint of course if you are in the mood.
Poses by: Posemaster
High Art
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts, new releases, places, poses
This is a "board room to bedroom" outfit. Drop the skirt and you have an enticing boudoir ensemble, boots included.
The real stars of the show, for me anyway, are the jewels; statement making for sure.
Click to photo for an up close and personal look.
The detailing on the bodice is also lovely and stands well on its own.
The set comes with a fur stole, in this case blue, but there was no way I was hiding my jewelry *wink*.
Edit: I just got a group notice that a pose hunt just started at the Mausoleum. Look for nine beer cans scattered around the sim and pick up some "manly" poses made by the artist, Misprint Thursday.
Poses by: aDORKable
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, hair, hunts, new releases, skins on Friday, January 27, 2012
.:EMO-tions:. hair * WINDBLOWN IV*/darkbrown
RAMYA*YOKI* MODEL * avangard * MILK group gift skin (previously featured here and possibly still available)
lassitude & ennui's Ophelia Roses and pearls necktie free on the Cafe Hunt. The great, recent release, mesh boots are also from L&E.
Blue Blood's just out Ivonne set (one of three skirts and all the BB colors of course) formed the basis of the styling.
Poses by: Behavior Body
Location: The Looking Glass
The Colors of Time
Posted by Chic Aeon in color challenge, hair, hunts, new releases
The word "patina" comes from the Latin for "shallow dish". Figuratively, patina can refer to any fading, darkening or other signs of age, which are felt to be natural or unavoidable (or both). So it is very fitting that my upcoming color of the week post features vintage.
This was not an easy color for me. I am sure there are pieces in my now voluminous wardrobe that fit the theme, but which ones and where they are elude me. Happily a prize on the Concert hunt was perfect in both style and hue.
Snowpaws Watercolor Lyric Dress is both ladylike and vintage. I added some recent release jewelry from Eclectica, Enchant pearl earrings and necklace and a just out Sweetheart Hair from Pomme D'amour. Not making it into the shot, but happily coordinating are my Audrey color change heels from Kalnins.
Poses by: Behavior Body
Giving Birth
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts on Thursday, January 26, 2012
I suspect it will like its spot on my front deck overlooking the bay. Sheltered sun. I'll keep you apprised and be sure and post "baby" photos *wink*.
Oasis Morn
I want to issue a little warning about this hunt since I have been promoting it. They have been collecting names (well of course in order to verify that you completed the hunt and might go to the concert), but this morning I got four chat messages from "the hunt" about joining hunt groups and the like. I did NOT join any hunt groups previously by the way. Hopefully this will not be a reoccurring event and hopefully the messages will go away when the hunt is over. But, just so you know ----
Location is Tajuk Oasis which is a role play sim (OOC tag required). Thanks to Renee Parkes for her post with a pretty picture the other day. The grounds photograph beautifully but I have to admit that finding a Windlight setting that would show off the garment, the buildings and me all at once was a real challenge. So I went for the garment cause we KNOW that's what you are interested in *wink*.
Poses by: Behavior Body
Where is the Concert? Seeing Red
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts, new releases, sneak peak on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
There are lots of pieces in the set including a couch and armchairs (not shown). Pieces are all no copy so be sure and pick up an extra box for backup. The hint on the blog is something like "it waits for no man". I spent a long time looking for this even though it was really pretty easy to find. The theater is a big place and if you take a wrong turn -- well, you get the idea. So MY hint is to make sure your sound is on and listen. When I went back this morning to make sure the theater was where the furniture came from (again no landmarks and few clues), I found it very easily.
One more bit of info. While it might look like the table is levitating in the middle shot, it really isn't. Just a trick of placement on a big expanse of white floor. But it MIGHT be levitating as I now have a magic wand complete with spells, also from the Concert hunt. This just went out last night at The Arcanum. I got a message in chat come to me mysteriously. This was actually a little disturbing since that technology could easily be misused.
I was happy to get THIS message however saying that the prize was now in the ticket which had been moved. A second message gave the new hint to "go through the red curtains and sit by the fire to read". The ticket isn't far away. Hopefully that SLURL from the blog leads to the spot where the red curtain is :D.
I have a few more items from the Concert hunt that may make it into these pages. There are plenty of nice gifts. OH, that reminds me -- there is a PlantPet as a prize. I haven't unpacked mine yet, but I am anxious to. No 'food' to buy thankfully and I love plants. It is a temp rez system according to the FAQs I read at the shop, so probably only useful on the mainland or if you own your own sim. I am looking forward to watching it grow.
Poses by: Vista Animations and furniture
Where is the Concert? Waiting for Spring
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts on Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Shown here:
Home by JLZ footrest (oversized obviously) with a really nice animation that fits me perfectly, both for shape and temperament.
Flower circle with GORGEOUS butterflies from The Looking Glass. Also includes the picnic basket shown as well as a seating rug and tree stump.
Music room skybox in the background also from Home by JLZ.
Inside it it open and airy with lots of curtained windows as well as music decor on the walls. It is mod so you can adjust as you like.
My outfit is from ViviDesigns also on the hunt. I love these white jeans which are true hiphuggers, not crotch coverers *wink*. The sculpted bottoms work very nicely.
For those of you doing this hunt, be aware that there is a store list on the website so if you get stuck you can do what I did -- find a store you haven't visited and continue on from there. I had to do this quite a few times but eventually I accomplished my goal.
Poses by: Amacci and Vista Animations
Where Is The Concert? Hunt - Part 2
On the personal side we have some lovely mesh hair (my first I think) from the ALICE PROJECT (sorry no LM included). It is also COLOR CHANGE! Woot. My cute top hat is from TLG. And THERE my lovelies is the problem with this hunt. For whatever reason there are very few landmarks in the prize boxes. There are also NO landmarks to the next stops. Hence, now that I got stuck I have no real way to know where to pick up. So I will just choose a place I haven't been and go from there I guess.
The clicking and getting a map is very handy, but since you often don't know where you are going really and have no idea of where you have been (there IS teleport history for some folks) it makes it difficult to return to stores you want to visit. So, be prepared for that pitfall.
AHHHHH -- TLG is "The Looking Glass". Thank you teleport history box. And with that I am heading back to see if the prize giver will let me have another tree *wink*.
Poses by: Juxtapose
Year of the Dragon Hunt
This morning I reported on some hunt skins with one being on the Year of the Dragon hunt. Happily Sami got enthused and decided to try out the hunt. She did a smallish section in the middle and came away with a few nice things. Her report is that the hunt includes many stores with perhaps new designers. The hunting wasn't too hard but the hints were of importance. Her favorite fines included this Tai Chi set (unisex) from Cilian'gel. A short dress is available for gals in the same basic style. The sleeping panda bear with hold pose for photos is from Posh!
RnB Designs Furniture. The set weighs in at 25 prims.
The tea service (linked to the table) is outstanding.
I will definitely be going over to look for this. It is a no copy item, so pick up two. You never know when a database meltdown or other tragedy might occur.
If Sami continues on her hunting journey I will be sure and update you with her favorite finds.
Poses by: the bear and furniture
Monday Hunts and News
My quick post of the morn highlights skins from Soulglitter. These appeared in my inventory when I wasn't looking -- some of you know how that is. Two hunt gifts as well as deeply discounted full avatar pack are the main themes. Close ups below, but while I have you in "long" mode, note the cute little shrug (VERY cute little shrug and I love shrugs) from [Cynful] on the Where is the Concert Hunt?.
My scanty attire is partly to show you the skin and partly to to show you how very long that semi-sheer undershirt from Sassy! (see last night's hunt post) is. Wow. This is a must have for those of us that sometimes like to keep our tummies covered.
And in honor of the Truth District sale which I hope Lani gets to when the sim is no longer full (if that ever happens), I am wearing old but still very cute Truth hair. OMG! As I was typing this, avatar count went from 31 to 51. The sale lasts a week thank goodness.
Both skin with a nice dragon back tattoo and cleavage options as well as eyes are yours from Soulglitter on the Dragon Hunt. Sorry, no info. Just go to the shop and click the hunt poster.
This messy makeup skin is your to find on the Shattered Heart Hunt. When you find the hunt skins you will get notecards about full avatar packs that are on special for the duration of the hunts. These come with lots of goodies including a very nice AO. So read that notecard if these fit you well.
Get out there and hunt my lovelies.
Important note: I just got a message from a friend that started the Dragon Hunt. At least one item was set for $25 (pretty hefty for a hunt) so WATCH before you buy. Hopefully this was just an error.
Poses by: Vista Animations
Where Is The Concert? Hunt Report
This is a touch the item to get the prize and open the map to the next locale. That all worked well. Of course you don't always know where you are GOING so that is a little tricky. I found myself checking the store list fairly often to see which of the stores to head for. The all seemed to have their posters out so that was good. I didn't find any missing shops in the section I did. I started at Purple Moon.
Now you aren't going to keep everything you pick up on this hunt, but there are some nice items and except for a few odd landing spots, it all went smoothly. A quick rundown of items I found this eve include: Outfit from Sassy!, skin (one tone) from Carisma Creations Design, hair (color change by hud) from ChicChickie! and very pretty earrings from Exodi (part of a huge color pack). There were other nice prizes that may certainly make it into another post.
But for now, the typist is heading back to bed as Chic has a busy day tomorrow *wink*.
Happy Hunting!
Poses by: aDORKable
On Thin Ice
Gallery meets exploratorium in an interactive journey with a reminder that as nations, individual and species we are each day -- walking on thin ice.The artistic and hopefully thoughtful exhibit includes a machinima, Party at the End of the World.
Corridors twist, turn leading visitors on a personal and sometimes interactive adventure.
I will be filming a live review for the next three days, but I hope to get in a little hunting too. And on the hunt scene, this outfit can be found at 20.FIVE. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Never%20Land/157/56/21 (Blogger SO doesn't like that dot in there :D. ) on the Urban Winter hunt. It comes with prim bottom, hood and arm warmers. The pants are very nice but also very low. Happily I found one of my favorite -- I thought it was gone forever -- variety belts in an old outfit folder. I wore the Addict belt none stop for a few weeks. Much fun. Glad to have it back.
Poses by: Vista Animations.
Iron Maiden
Posted by Chic Aeon in color challenge, freebies, hair on Saturday, January 21, 2012
This week's 52 color post is brought to you by the hue "iron". Not enough color (ok clothing) in this post? Well here is an alternative from the beginning of the week *wink*.
I just couldn't resist posting this new hair -- along with a few scanty adornments. The use only for photo locks are the new Belladonna release from EMO-tions and come with this very nice pose.
For you freebie hunters, I found this barely there draped top when wandering the other day. Pick it up along with a few others in different colors at 20.FIVE. Here is the SLURL. This is the $25 store from Ducknipple's designer. Who knew? Items are made from templates but look good. Find the top in a gift box by the crates.
And a three word or so rant. "Posting vendor photos? Really!" Blog or don't. Enough said.
Poses by: EMO-tions
Just a Hint
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, hunt, new releases, skins
I am feeling arty today so I am leaving you with just some hints of new releases and free items. In this photo please find:
AKERUKA Lisa Lips 5 Tan skin; just out. Very pretty with various lipstick colors to choose from.
.:EMO-tions:. * ANNA*/darkbrown; released today. Very short and great for hats.
Eclectica Little Black Pillbox Hat (Pearls). Menu driven color change pearls. A recent release.
Ducknipple Bokita - Pinktit dress, free on The Cafe Hunt.
Memories of winter chair with pose: (see yesterday's post)
Poses by: Diesel Works
Little Touches
The teacup? Who doesn't like a steaming cup of tea with TEABAG? I am not all that classy. Teabags and I go way back *wink*. Both wearable and rezzed versions are available, coffee too; four cups in one take away bag.
A poem is clipped to the bare branches attached to the chair. I dare you not to cam in and read it.
The memories of winter chairs will be sold only at Atelier Kreslo for a month (till February 13th).
Cafe Hunt : Wrap Up
Posted by Chic Aeon in hair, hunts, new releases on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wrapping up this blog's coverage of The Cafe Hunt, know that there are many more worthy items that didn't make the pages. Meanwhile, this really well made loft house can be your new home for free courtesy of Pestle&Twig #48. The flag grouping outside is the prize from monaya*gardening # 34.
The new hairdo is one of four colors available as a group gift from Dura. Find one pack in the North hallway and the other in the south. Group tag needed.
These new boots (click photo for enlargement) are NOT part of The Cafe Hunt, they are my favorite new release from Baby Monkey.
Aside from a really lovely texture on the top cuff, they have a hud with so many color choices you would hardly need other boots. Well, of course you WANT other boots, I get that.
Still, a great choice if you are new and low on pennies.
Last up from The Cafe Hunt, just because I love to cook and really hope to use this in a KITCHEN someday (I have never actually had much of a kitchen in a home), I wanted to note this very nicely done canister and spice set from bitter vanilla #10.
So those of you with prims to spare and a place to put it (or the dreams of that in the future) get over there and find that steaming coffee cup!
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Tiger Playground
Tiger Playground
This playground is named for the mascot of Junior High School 296, also knowb as the Halsey School. Indigenous to Asia, the tiger is the largest animal of the cat family, often growing larger than 9 feet, not including the tail, and weighing as much as 500 pounds. The tiger is a popular animal for schools to use as mascots, given their reputation for ferocity and strength. Tigers are also revered and feared for their hunting ability and are known to prey on any animals in their vicinity.
Tiger Playground was formerly named Halsey Playground for the adjoining school. Nearby Halsey Street was formerly known as Margaretta Street, which was apparently named for the wife of a local Dutch settler. After 1869, the street was renamed for James M. Halsey, a trustee of the Dutch Reformed Church of Bushwick. He was also a real estate developer and property owner. In the Bushwick Farm Plans, circa 1830, he is listed as owning property between Hart and Willoughby Streets along Stuyvesant Avenue.
Built in 1915, the Halsey School is located on Covert Street, two blocks south of Halsey Street. It was created to replace the dilapidated J.H.S. 85, located on the present site of this playground. J. H. S. 85 opened in 1892, and was expanded in 1906, but nine years later, the building was not equipped for a modern education program. Plans, therefore, were drawn up for another school, and the J. H. S. 85 property was set aside for the construction of a playground. When it was built, the Halsey School was one of the first of three experimental junior high schools in the country. Today, it is the oldest junior high school in the nation.
The title for this land, located on Evergreen Avenue between Eldert and Covert Streets, was vested to the City of New York in 1957. Opened in 1964, and jointly operated by Parks and the Board of Eduction, Halsey Playground was renamed Tiger Playground by Parks in 2000. It features benches, game tables, swings, a comfort station, play equipment with safety surfacing, a spray shower, as well as basketball and handball courts. A complete reconstruction of the playground was completed in 2001, with $689,000 in funding sponsored by Council Member Martin Malave-Dilan.


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The route is old, but its current course is new: the Loccum - Volkenroda pilgrimage route from Lower Saxony to Thuringia opened more than eleven years ago. This route connects monasteries, people and regions that were once separated by the inner German border. It was created for people who are open to communicating with themselves, with God and with the world.
It is a beautiful trail along the Weser, Leine and Unstrut rivers, traversing the Weser Uplands and the scenic Vogler and Solling hill ranges. It passes through Lower Saxony and Thuringia, following in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks. The route crosses pristine countryside, taking pilgrims past churches, ruins and abbeys founded by the Cistercians. The monks once took this path annually from the mother house, Volkenroda Abbey, to the daughter house, Loccum Abbey, which was founded in 1163. The modern-day pilgrims who now tread this path today start at the "Beginning and End" monument in Loccum. There is strong symbolism on this very special route that reconnects an entire country after the fall of the Berlin Wall, as the counterpart to the "Beginning and End" landmark is situated in Volkenroda.
This pilgrimage is perfect for meditation and conscious pause, as well as for people who do not want to be alone. The Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover offers a guided pilgrimage package. This option allows you to join certified guides who will explain facts about the natural world and cultural sights around you, and take you to inspiring places, organise prayers and advise on sections of the route where you can walk in silence. For all you need to know about the route and worthwhile back roads, as well as general information on pilgrimages and individual route planning (in German), visit: www.pilgerweg-navigator.de.
Total length of route: approx. 290 km/18 daily stages; can be adapted to individual needs
Pilgrim hostels along the route?: Yes
Starts: Loccum Abbey
Ends: Volkenroda Abbey
Arrival options: change at Hanover Central Station for the regional express train/bus to Loccum Abbey
Departure options: Mühlhausen, Thuringia
About the route: pilgrimage can be taken in either direction; moderate uphill sections; signposted with a purple spider wrench on a white background
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Lackland's 'culture' blamed for scandal
Three California congresswomen visiting San Antonio on Tuesday said an Air Force sex scandal is rooted in a culture that tolerates predators while punishing whistle-blowers.
Reps. Susan Davis, Loretta Sanchez and Jackie Speier, all Democrats, told reporters after a tour of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that troops here were aware of misconduct between instructors and trainees, but fear of reprisal kept them silent.
"Reporting this issue was not acceptable at Lackland. When you had only one individual who came forward to file a complaint when there were 44 victims, it was not being taken seriously," Speier said.
"People knew it was going on," Sanchez said, adding that they felt like "part of a family of buddies" they didn't want to turn in. "You go through a series of things: denial, 'Maybe I didn't see it quite right,' 'Maybe I didn't hear it quite right.'"
"You know, that's human nature to not want to believe that these things are going on. And then to break that bond, to break that family bond, to break that and to say it's so bad I have to go and tell somebody about it."
The scandal goes back to at least 2008 and has grown to nearly four dozen victims. Some observers have raised the issue of culture playing a role in the scandal, explaining it's hard to understand how so many trainers on one base could have broken the rules without being reported.
Two instructors had illicit sexual relationships with 10 women each, while two other instructors testified that they learned of misconduct but hesitated to report it. One testified that he said nothing for more than a month after Staff Sgt. Craig LeBlanc bragged to him about having sex with a basic trainee.
LeBlanc goes on trial Tuesday.
"The military training instructors who have blown the whistle felt that it had been going on for some time and that it had been accepted," Speier said.
The Air Force said Tuesday that 19 instructors have been or are being investigated for possible involvement with 44 women. That is up slightly from a week ago.
Of those women, 11 are considered sexual assault victims while 24 are considered victims of unprofessional relationships involving sexual or other inappropriate contact. Nine are considered to have been involved in unprofessional relationships that did not have sexual contact.
The lawmakers spent the day at Lackland, meeting with base leaders, investigators, training instructors, legal advocates and trainees. They found signs of progress but said much more had to be done.
In a teleconference, several victims told the committee members stories of illicit sexual encounters. The three congresswomen also met with whistleblowers and praised Air Force leaders for providing access to airmen.
They started the day by having breakfast with Maj. Gen. Leonard Patrick, whose Biloxi, Miss.-based command oversees Lackland, along with the vice commander of the 37th Training Wing.
The Air Force did not return calls for comment on the visit, but Speier said she believed the officials she met with have decided that the scandal was largely due to cultural woes.
"I don't know if they said it in so many words. I think it was clear by their conversations that they knew they have a problem here," she said.
"I don't know if they used the word culture. We probably used the word culture," Speier added. "There appeared to be a palpable sense of urgency to address this issue and I think it starts at the top. I think Secretary (of Defense Leon) Panetta is sending down edicts from on high."
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Sony's had a tough month or so.
First they had a series of denial of service attacks to deal with, and then, perhaps connected, a massive intrusion of several of their networks that forced them to shut down most everything they had online.
We're all hoping that the service returns in time for this weekend, and with it some lovely Welcome Back goodies. But I'm curious, has this entire incident changed your opinion at all about the broader Sony brand?
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Anthony Mundine The storm before the calm … a feisty Anthony Mundine, left, tries some pre-bout tactics on a cool Daniel Geale at their weigh-in on Tuesday.
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ANTHONY MUNDINE says his best fights have been when he is the underdog and predicts a win over IBF middleweight world champion Daniel Geale will put him a step closer to his dream bout against Floyd Mayweather.
With bookmakers and critics predicting a Geale win, Mundine insists he is ready to prove them wrong and will then pursue big-name opponents to cement his legacy.
"I have always thrived under pressure when I played league and in boxing," Mundine told Fairfax Media on the eve of Wednesday night's bout at Sydney Entertainment Centre.
"My best fights have been when I am against the odds and I am against the odds again so I am going to come out swinging."
Mundine, who hit the scales at 71.95kg in Tuesday's weigh-in and then engaged in some last-minute mind games with Geale, refuses to consider the possibility of a loss ending his 13-year boxing career.
Mundine says the fight, which will be replayed in the US, will be the beginning of a new phase in his career if he can win a fourth world title – one of which includes the IBO middleweight belt he took from Geale in 2009.
"There is a lot of interest around the boxing world because this guy is really a unified champion and I am the only man who beat him, and I am going to do it again," Mundine said of Geale's wins over Germany's IBF world champion Sebastian Sylvester and WBA title holder Felix Sturm.
"This will put me up there with the best pound for pounders and catapult me to the fights I want to get. I want to fight the best – I don't care if they are middleweight, junior middleweight or what weight division.
"I want to fight the best of all time and that is Mayweather, but this fight is going to get me in the position to fight an Austin Trout, a Miguel Cotto, a Sergio Martinez or whoever comes up and is the best deal for us. But I have got to get past this test first and he is a champion so I am going to have to go and take it from him."
As the pair came face to face for the last time before stepping into the ring at the weigh-in, where Geale proved slightly heavier at 72.5 kg, Mundine did his best to get under his rival's skin by blowing bubblegum in his face.
Geale said he was used to Mundine's antics and was determined not to let the 37-year-old get under his skin.
"There has been a couple of times I started to get angry but I take it all in my stride," Geale said. "He wants me to get upset and I understand that."
After losing their previous bout, Geale said he was motivated by revenge. "A statement needs to be made, all the talk has been done and I am just excited by this," he said. "I have put a lot into this and I can't wait.
"He is definitely in great shape but we were expecting that. I said from the beginning that he would step up for this fight and he has to. It is going to make for a better fight."
IBF featherweight champion Billy Dib, who will defend his title against Cuban Luis Franco in Connecticut on March 1, compared the build-up to the Mundine-Geale bout to Mundine's fight against Danny Green at Allianz Stadium in 2006.
"I think Australian boxing is the winner because regardless if who wins the belts stays in Australia," he said.
Dib said he had been leaning towards Geale on form but Mundine would step up for the bout.
"He knows that this is it – he either wins now or he is done.
"Honestly, can you ever write Anthony Mundine off? They said Danny Green would knock him out but he rises to these occasions, so I think it is a 50-50 fight."FIVE THINGS WORTH FIGHTING FOR
ANTHONY MUNDINEHis career: At 37 years of age, a loss to Geale would all but end Mundine's 48-fight career — at least on the world stage.His legacy: Should Mundine win, it will put him back on course for a tilt at some of boxing's biggest names, headed by Floyd Mayweather.To silence the critics: Mundine knows that there are those who would like nothing better than to see his career end, and he is determined not to give them the satisfaction.A fourth world title: After taking Geale's IBO middleweight world title in 2009, Mundine now wants to snatch the IBF version from him to add to the two WBA super middleweight belts he won against Antwun Echols in 2003 and Sam Soliman in 2007.Respect: After being criticised for taking easy fights in recent years, Mundine believes a win over Geale will force people to acknowledge him as one of Australia's greatest sportsmen ever, given what he achieved he in rugby league before taking up boxing.
DANIEL GEALERevenge: The only loss in Geale's 29-fight career was to Mundine in 2009, so he wants to avenge that defeat.Recognition: Despite beating Germany's IBF middleweight world champion Sebastian Sylvester and WBA title holder Felix Sturm on their home turf, Geale was largely unknown to most Australians until the fight with Mundine was announced.To silence Mundine: After repeatedly being on the end of Mundine's trash- taking antics at press conferences and events to promote the fight, Geale would like little more than to be the man who ended The Man's career.Reputation: Should Geale lose, he will risk becoming another name on the long list of Australian boxers to have been given an opportunity by Mundine and failed.Big fights: As the IBF middleweight world champion, Geale will again look to unify the belt against either WBA and IBO title holder Genady Golovkin or the division's top-ranked boxer and WBC No.1 Sergio Martinez.
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Melbourne players, including Jeremy Howe, Nathan Jones, Daniel Nicholson, David Rodan and James Frawley, during training on Wednesday.AS MELBOURNE vowed to fight any charges of tanking, the role former president Jim Stynes had in the controversy remains a delicate issue for the AFL.
Chief executive Cameron Schwab, former football manager Chris Connolly, former coach Dean Bailey and the Melbourne Football Club board have until the end of the month to show reason to the AFL why they should not be charged.
While Stynes, who died last year, appears to have escaped individual censure to this point, he was president at the time of the tanking allegations in 2009, while current president Don McLardy was his deputy.
Stynes does not figure prominently in the 800-page document complete with interviews of those associated with the Demons at the time and conducted by AFL investigators. However, if action is taken against against the board, it would appear Stynes would naturally be implicated. Lawyers involved in the case are confident of challenging any possible charges.
"The interesting thing … is if Don McLardy is called … to give a witness statement and is charged as one of the board, well, at the time, Jimmy was president and McLardy was vice-president," a source close to the Demons said. "But the brief of evidence is deafening by its silence in relation to him [Stynes]."
Stynes played a key role in the financial rebuilding of his beloved club before his long battle with cancer ended in March last year. The tanking investigation began in August.
The respected Stynes helped disadvantaged young people through The Reach Foundation and has a medal named in his honour given to an AFL player who has demonstrated community leadership.
Lawyers for the club and Bailey maintain there is not enough hard evidence for the AFL to press charges. The AFL Commission is expected to discuss the Demons' response at next month's opening meeting of the year. McLardy has already vowed to fight any charges, while director of sports performance Neil Craig echoed this declaration on Wednesday: "I would think they [club bosses] would fight charges which they think are inappropriate. That would be everyone's right … I think that would unfold in the next two or three weeks."
As revealed by Fairfax Media on Tuesday, the round-21 loss to Carlton has also emerged as a focus of investigators, plus losses against Richmond, Sydney and St Kilda and a win over Port Adelaide.
It's understood questions have been asked over why they fielded three ruckmen, with Mark Jamar, Paul Johnson and Jake Spencer all playing. Jamar and Spencer were two of four inclusions.
Craig, who joined the Demons last season, insisted the saga had not become a distraction for the team ahead of its 2013 campaign.
"If you go back to the death of Jim Stynes and what that meant to Melbourne, if you go back to the Liam Jurrah situation that this football club had to manage and had given great support to Liam," Craig said. "If you go back to the situation where the senior coach was accused of being racist in the public arena.
"You've got an AFL club that made a strong decision to disassociate itself with a major sponsor, that's a significant decision for any AFL club. And I have no doubt, I have no doubt, that the Melbourne Football Club will conduct its business, in terms of the tanking situation, with the same skill set that we've seen with those other issues."
In his autobiography published in August, Stynes spoke of the enormous pressure the Demons were under in 2009.
"At that stage we had won three … I was sitting in Thailand hoping to have my spirits boosted by the team performing well, but at the same time hoping we would hang on to that extra draft pick," he wrote.
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DWTS Kym Johnson Recieves Official Fairy of Pixie Hollow Award, Awww Story Of The Week
Kym Johnson attended a special screening for Tinkerbell's 'Secret of the Wings' to help support Down Syndrome in Arts & Media who she has taught to dance. ABC7 was able to catch up with Kym to ask her about it and her students. The director also gives Kym an award that turned her into an "official Fairy of Pixie Hollow"! This is so cool!! Kym has such a big heart and look how much they love her. Awww story of the week….
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Old Heidelberg Celebrates 50 Years in Columbia
COLUMBIA - The Old Heidelberg restaurant offered food and drink specials and free cake to its customers to celebrate 50 years of service in Columbia on Saturday.
Members of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce attended and held a special ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the event.
Dick Walls, George Petrakis, Marty Sigholtz and Jim Martin opened the Old Heidelberg on 410 S. 9th St. at noon on Jan. 5, 1963.
The "Berg" as many locals call it, is now owned by Walls and his two sons, Rusty and Richard.
Richard Walls said he began washing dishes at the restaurant in the seventies, and worked his way up to a managerial position after working as a cook, bartender and food-runner.
"I've loved it. it's been a part of my life since i was born," Walls said.
A fire threatened the restaurant and its legacy in 2003, but it was rebuilt and now includes an outdoor patio.
Walls and his sons have been reconginzed with several honors in the past from the Missouri Restaurant Association (MRA).
Dick Walls joined the MRA Hall of Fame in 1984 and was recongized with a distinguished service award in 2011. Dick, Rusty and Richard have all been named MRA Restaurateurs of the Year.


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Museum of Foreign Art in Riga Castle, Latvia
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Yule Log Night, a traditional Latvian event celebrating the winter solstice and the re-birth of the Sun, took place in Old Town on the 21st...
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To say the introduction of Tessa's mom on Suburgatory has been a long time coming is a little bit of an understatement.
"This was much later than we originally planned," creator and showrunner Emily Kapnek tells TVGuide.com of the debut of Tessa's long-gone mom Alex (played by Couples Retreat actress Malin Akerman). "We thought that we would get there by the [Season 1] finale and, at the same time, none of us were willing to rush that character in the door if we hadn't found the right person. It was really, really difficult, but Malin is the total package."
Wednesday's Thanksgiving episode of Suburgatory (9:30/8:30c on ABC) serves up a big helping of family drama when Alex, who left town when Tessa (Jane Levy) was just a baby, comes to Chatswin and tries to connect with her daughter. "In comes this estranged parent that George thought was out of the picture. He's dealing with all of the complicated feelings that come up with having to talk a good game and be supportive of something that he is highly skeptical about. He is really concerned about his kid getting hurt," Kapnek says of the episode. "[George is] saying all the right things to Tessa. He's doing all the right things, but you can just see right beneath the surface is all of this concern and doubt and anxiety."
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George (Jeremy Sisto) may be wary of his former flame coming back into the picture, but Tessa is preparedfor Alex's entrance — or at least as much as she can be — after doing some major digging on her mom over the summer. After Tessa came face-to-face with her mom's mother in the Season 1 finale, Tessa clocked many hours back in New York City bonding with her grandmother and learning about Alex, including that she used to sing and play guitar. Tessa has even been sporting a vintage coat Alex used to wear.
Season 2 may seem early in a show's run to introduce such a pivotal character, but Kapnek insists it was an inevitable plot development. "In a town that is made to revolve around its mothers — it is the land of moms — to move into this community and not have a mom around, to not have that presence in your household, it is almost impossible to ignore," Kapnek says. "This is a community that doesn't have as many families that look like the Altmans, so Mother's Day was a natural breaking point for her. It was just a really painful realization that she had a mom that wasn't thinking about her much or so it would seem. It was just an organic thing."
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The original plan was to introduce — or at least show a glimpse of — the mother in the finale, but Tessa instead came face-to-face with her grandmother when the show couldn't cast the part. "This is a very difficult role to step into and we needed this actor to be able to do everything. We needed her to be endearing, somehow relatable — we certainly didn't want her to be a villain," Kapnek says. "And we wanted Tessa to be enamored by her but at the same time, know that she's a far cry from the kind of parent George is. We knew coming into the season that when we found her, that's when we would do it and that's how it worked out."
Enter Akerman, who will appear on the Thanksgiving and Christmas episodes this season. "She is someone who is so strong comedically and also is such a strong actor. She has the chops to play the deeper stuff, the heart," Kapnek says. "It was so complicated and I think for Malin that's part of what appealed to her about the role. It was just an enormous challenge to try and bring this woman to life and she did an amazing job."
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Despite the heavy storyline — this is a half-hour comedy after all — Kapnek assures Suburgatory fans there's still plenty of lighter moments to be found in Chatswin on Thanksgiving. "We balance those stories with pretty silly stuff. There is a really funny story going on at the Shays alongside that same episode. It's a really difficult thing to make those two stories mesh and not to feel like you're getting whiplash, but really we think of it as being a little bit of something for everyone because there's always a little bit of darkness to a comedy," Kapnek says. "I'm really super happy with the holiday episodes."
Suburgatory airs Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c on ABC. Are you excited to meet Tessa's mom?


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12th Assembly of States Parties November 2013
From 20-28 November 2013, civil society from across the world joined states and other stakeholders in The Hague for the 12th annual Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Throughout the year, NGO experts monitor the work of the ICC and ASP through our Issue Teams and issued recommendations ahead of ASP 12. Each year, the ASP is pivotal event for the Coalition, with NGOs contributing to discussions through side events, advocacy meetings and press conferences.
At the bottom of this page, you will find various statements, papers and reports issued by the Coalition and individual NGO members around ASP 12.
What happened at ASP 12?
As the ICCs governing body, the states parties that make up the Assembly discussed and made decisions on a number of issues central to the Court's operations.
ASP 12 was dominated by discussions on changing the Courts rules on the presence at trial of senior government officials while in office.
Following days of intensive negotiations, the Assembly adopted changes to the Courts rules on the presence at trial of senior government officials while in office.
States agreed to allow those mandated to fulfill "extraordinary public duties at the highest national level" to request excusal from presence at trial and to be represented by their legal counsel. However, it would be for ICC trial judges to decide on any request taking into account a number of factors, including the interests of justice and the nature of the hearing in question. The rule would only apply for persons under summons to appear. The possibility of allowing the accused to appear via video in the courtroom was also part of this rule change.
Other rule changes adopted at the Assembly concerned allowing the use of recorded testimony in proceedings, and giving trial judges the power to decide on holding hearings outside The Hague.
At the conclusion of the Assembly, the Coalition called for the defense of the ICC from political interference.
The Assemblys first ever debate on victims was deemed successful by most, helping to maintain a focus on the Courts key beneficiaries in this highly politicized ASP.
The Assembly also came to agreement on the ICCs budget for next year. It will get 121.55 million, an increase of 6.4 million recommended by the ASPs budget experts the Committee on Budget and Finance (CBF).
Donations to the Trust Fund for Victims were announced by a number of states, including The Netherlands (1 million), Germany ( 900,000), the United Kingdom (£300,000) and Sweden ( 3 million over four years - the largest donation to date).
Cooperation with the Court was also discussed extensively culminating in a resolution adopted at the Assembly.
Meanwhile, during a debate requested by the African Union on the indictment of sitting heads of state and its consequences on peace, stability and reconciliation, civil society made forceful interventions on protecting the Rome Statute provisions excluding immunity, among other issues.
The Assembly also adopted a resolution that will bring into existence the Independent Oversight Mechanism, which will allow for independent investigations into the conduct on ICC officials and staff.
States elected Justice Geoffrey Henderson of Trinidad & Tobago to the ICC judges bench. Six members of the CBF were also elected.
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Read our daily summaries developments at the ASP, with a compilation of related documents and news coverage: Day 1 ,
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This weekend, so-called adults will have awkward high school reunions all across America. We asked you for your worst high school reunion horror stories. We're publishing our favorites during the holiday. Here's one, from reader Mike Bowers.
My own 10-year reunion was actually quite uneventful. However, I attended my girlfriend's reunion a couple of years back, and I think if anyone had written a script based on it, it would have been rejected for being too unrealistic.
My girlfriend attended a small, Christian high school in the Southeast. Red flag number one. They held the reunion event at a restaurant run by one of the graduates of that particular class, which just happened to be my girlfriend's high-school boyfriend. When we get there, it's pouring down rain so we run for the restaurant. I hop onto the sidewalk, slip and slam my shin into the pavement. I now have a knot that will not go away years later. Of course, Douchey McDouchebiscuit is waiting at the entrance to greet his ex and to meet me. Seeing me soaked and limping, the smirk on his face read like, "Wow, THIS is what you're dating now?"
We go in and take a table with two of her best friends that she still talks to today. One of the friends was there with her husband. I've heard stories about this woman, but I'd only met her twice before this. Anyway, the dinner is going alright until the girlfriend goes away to the bar for a bit. The crazy friend starts talking to me about how much she appreciates my girlfriend and how she'd totally lez out with her if she could. Red flag number two.
While at the bar, my girlfriend meets her ex's new wife, his second. (He cheated on my girlfriend with a woman who became his first wife. He then cheated on his first wife with the woman who became his second wife. Notice a pattern?) She was actually quite pleasant. Pleasant, that is, until she asks my girlfriend why the broke up. She tried to be nice about it, but she mentioned that he cheated on her. A glaze comes over her eyes, as she mentions that the dickhead has cheated on her as well. During marriage counseling, he apparently said that this was the only time he had ever cheated and he felt really bad about it. Oops. So now she's yelling across the restaurant at him, pouring drinks, and getting drunk as quickly as possible. "Fuck you, asshole! I hate you!" Red flag number three. I'm assuming they're now divorced too.
Back to my table: I'm trying to zone out the crazy girl, but then I start to notice something: this 29-year-old woman has suddenly regressed to a three-year-old. She's eating with her fingers, sticking her face into the plate, licking up the sauce, and talking a bunch of gibberish. Red flag number four. The girlfriend comes back and mentions their halloween costumes from one year, and crazy woman gets mad for no reason. "Why would you mention that!? I worked hard on those!" She then continues eating without a fork until finally she gets up and leaves the room. I continue to talk to my girlfriend and the crazy friend, realizing that my leg has swollen considerably and I can barely stand. After about 30 minutes, I realize crazy woman hasn't returned so I say to her husband, who is sitting there like nothing has happened, "Do you think you should check on her?" "Oh yeah," he says. He then gets up and leaves, and we never see them again. I think she fell off the radar for about two months and doesn't remember what happened.
The rest of the night was pretty uneventful, aside from the ex and his wife sniping back and forth. Poor woman. I learned two things from that night: for one, I am never sending my kids to private school. But more importantly, I learned the school's three steps to successful conflict resolution:
1. Leave it at the cross.
2. Talk to the person, then leave it at the cross.
3. Talk to an adult, then leave it at the cross.
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